New Delhi, June 22 -- India has reached a major public health milestone, officially surpassing 5 lakh organ donation pledges. This achievement reflects a significant shift in national awareness, highlighting a collective commitment by citizens to the life-saving cause of organ and tissue donation.

The Government of India, in an official statement, lauded the milestone as a "profound act of humanity" that offers hope to thousands of patients awaiting transplantation. This surge in pledges serves as a clear indicator of the success of sustained government efforts to promote voluntary donation and foster a culture of social responsibility.

Anil Kumar, Director of the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), expressed his ...